Fantasy Maps

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     To celebrate the discovery of the Western Hemisphere Hungary issued these fantasy stamps. The first stamp is shaped like an Indian, but it is also reminiscent of the general shape of the East Coast of North America. The three ships represent Columbus' fleet.

SCN 3338     SCN 3339

     The last map is shaped like the face of a European man, and is also reminiscent of the shape of the East Coast of Europe.

SCN 3341     SCN 3340

     The second and third stamps show imaginary faces with objects used to reach the Western Hemisphere